DrewAllar

News: 4 days agoAllar completed nine of 18 passes for 88 yards without a touchdown or interception in Thursday's 28-27 preseason loss to the Bills.

Spin: Will Howard (head) played the entire first half and Allar the second, with both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph getting the night off, but neither young quarterback did much to distinguish themselves in the battle for the No. 3 spot. Howard was evaluated for a potential concussion after the game, which could be enough to tip the scales in Allar's favor, although the Steelers always seemed likely to find a way to keep all four QBs on the roster. If Allar does make the cut, the 2026 third-round pick would need injuries ahead of him to see the field in a meaningful way as a rookie.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Allar was selected by the Steelers in the third round of April's draft. Allar is one of the biggest quarterbacks in this rookie class and, while he has the arm to go with his frame, accuracy is a big concern. Allar was conservative during his time at Penn State (7.6 aDOT), but he still completed only 63% of his passes and averaged 7.4 yards per attempt. In 2025, he had the worst QBR in this rookie class prior to suffering a season-ending broken ankle. On the plus side, he could add value with his legs, as he posted a career 181-1,030-12 rushing line and his 8.3% scramble rate is second highest in this class. Allar will begin his career learning the ropes behind Aaron Rodgers and perhaps Mason Rudolph.